Nebraska Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 3
20 questions written from the Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
About how much of a motorcycle's total stopping power can the front brake provide?
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About how much of a motorcycle's total stopping power can the front brake provide?
- A About 50%
- B 70% or more
- C Less than the rear brake does
- D About 25%
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B. 70% or more
The front brake can provide 70% or more of your total stopping power. When you brake, weight shifts forward onto the front tire, giving it more traction, so failing to use the front brake leaves most of your stopping power unused.
Source: Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 21
At intersections, which vehicles does the manual identify as among the biggest dangers to motorcyclists?
- A Bicycles waiting at the crosswalk
- B Large trucks going straight through on green
- C Cars turning left in front of you
- D Cars directly behind you waiting at a red light
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C. Cars turning left in front of you
Over half of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by drivers violating a rider's right-of-way. Cars that turn left in front of you, including from the lane on your right, and cars on side streets pulling into your lane are the biggest dangers.
Source: Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 29
Your rear tire suddenly goes flat and you need to slow down. What should you do?
- A Ease off the throttle and gradually brake with the front tire
- B Squeeze the clutch and steer sharply to the shoulder
- C Brake hard with the rear brake to stop as quickly as possible
- D Accelerate to keep the motorcycle stable until you reach an exit
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A. Ease off the throttle and gradually brake with the front tire
If a tire goes flat, hold the handgrips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course. If you must brake, gradually apply the brake of the tire that is not flat, then edge to the side of the road, squeeze the clutch and stop.
Source: Nebraska Motorcycle Operator Manual (Supplement to the Nebraska Driver's Manual), page 41
What is the penalty for violating Nebraska's motorcycle helmet law?
- A An infraction with a $250 fine
- B An infraction with a $50 fine
- C A misdemeanor with a $500 fine
- D A 30-day suspension of your motorcycle license
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A. An infraction with a $250 fine
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-6,282, breaking the helmet or eye-protection law is an infraction with a $250 fine for each violation. Police enforce it only as a secondary action, when you are stopped for something else. The motorcycle manual's $50 figure is out of date.